Southern Delite · Sweet Potato
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 6th |
| Harvest Begins | Jun 9th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 70°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 80 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: Plant slips (not true seed) after soil warms; consistently warm soil is the key to getting fast, sweet tuber growth for frying.